How To Fix RU175 - Error document & & for material & is being processed

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RU - Messages for order completion confirmation

• Message number: 175

• Message text: Error document & & for material & is being processed

What causes this issue?

The selected goods movement document is being processed by another
user.

How to fix this error?

Try to process the document at a later stage. If the document no longer
appears in the list, it has already been processed.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RU175 - Error document & & for material & is being processed ?

  The SAP error message RU175 typically indicates that a document related to a specific material is currently being processed, which prevents further actions on that document until the processing is complete. This error can occur in various contexts, such as during inventory management, production planning, or when trying to post goods movements.
  Cause:
  
  
  Document Locking: The most common cause of this error is that the document related to the material is locked by another user or process. This can happen if:
  
  A transaction is still being processed.
  A user is editing the document.
  A background job is running that involves the document.
  
  
  
  System Performance: Sometimes, system performance issues can lead to delays in document processing, causing temporary locks.
  
  
  Long-running Transactions: If a transaction takes too long to complete, it may lead to this error as the system cannot process new requests for the same document.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Wait and Retry: The simplest solution is to wait for a few moments and then retry the action. If the document is being processed by another user, it may be released shortly.
  
  
  Check for Locks: Use transaction codes like SM12 (to check for locks) to see if there are any active locks on the document. If you find a lock that is no longer needed, you may need to contact the user who holds the lock or, if appropriate, unlock it yourself.
  
  
  Review Background Jobs: Check if there are any background jobs running that might be processing the document. You can use transaction SM37 to monitor background jobs.
  
  
  System Performance: If the issue persists, it may be worth checking the overall system performance. Consult with your SAP Basis team to ensure that the system is running optimally.
  
  
  Error Logs: Review the application logs (transaction SLG1) for any additional error messages that might provide more context about the issue.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: If the error continues, refer to SAP Notes or documentation related to the specific transaction or process you are working with for more detailed troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as SM12 (to check locks), SM37 (to monitor background jobs), and SLG1 (to view application logs).
  SAP Notes: Search for SAP Notes related to error RU175 in the SAP Support Portal for any known issues or patches.
  User Communication: If you are in a multi-user environment, communicate with your team to ensure that no one else is working on the same document simultaneously.
  
  If the problem persists after trying these solutions, it may be necessary to escalate the issue to your SAP support team for further investigation.